DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION (D&I/DEI) STATEMENT & RESOURCE GALLERY
Arizona Actors Academy with the support of Theatre Upstairs aspire to stay up to date on the conversations and intentions of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. We know that representation matters and aim to be an inclusive space for every kind of artist as well as foster diverse leaders in our art form.
The recent push for diversity in media has led to more robust representation and encouraged inclusive casting practices.
Creating fully accessible, world-class theatre and storytelling; changing social policy and the nation’s narrative about disability culture.
“One day, every American theatre will be a safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace filled with arts practitioners who represent and reflect the wonderful diversity of the human tapestry…”
The Asperger/Autism Network (AANE) provides individuals, families, and professionals with information, education, community, support, and advocacy — Learn how we can help!
Supporting Disabled & Neurodivergent Creatives. Anyone in a position of authority and/or decision making in the fields of theatre, improvisation, comedy, cabaret, and podcasting.
A non-profit division of Ripefruit Creative, design agency, that is dedicated to identifying and strengthening peripheral skills as they appear along the spectrum of neurodiversity.
At the core of the Autism Society’s work is our goal to influence meaningful change in support of the Autism community. Find the support you need, when you need it by accessing our resources below. Also visit Autism National Committee for resource links.
“I won the lottery when my parents adopted me from foster care; I won it again when they included me in regular education. Now, I seek to help kids much less fortunate than I by showing people what a nonspeaking student with autism can do.”
The League of Resident Theaters’ wealthy resource gallery around Racial Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
This organization has developed a brief resource list for conversations & information around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
This organization with a great resource list around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
